Abby’s NCIS Comeback Path Is Now Clear After Pauley Perrette & Mark Harmon’s Feud

NCIS now has a clear path to bringing back Abby Sciuto six years after Pauley Perrette’s feud with Mark Harmon. Being on the air for more than two decades, NCIS has seen many characters come and go. Since Kate Todd’s unexpected death, it established that a rotating ensemble would be its norm. Admittedly, it’s difficult to say goodbye to some players, especially fan-favorite ones, but the police procedural always moved forward, with the Major Case Response Team’s (MCRT) work continuing regardless. Considering how many cast changes the show has seen, NCIS has needed to be creative with its departures.

Behind the scenes, the reasons for the cast’s decision to leave the series vary. The majority of them stemmed from the actors’ choice to move on from NCIS, whether that’s because they wanted to explore other avenues with their career, or they simply wanted to retire from it, which was the case with Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Jessica Knight’s impending NCIS departure still doesn’t have an official reason — assuming that it will move forward. Among everyone who walked away from the show, however, Paule Perrette has the most complicated exit, which, in turn, makes Abby’s possible return also tricky.